Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
USTEK
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect immediately before next scheduled dose (trough).
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.35 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 21 days; Frozen: 21 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
80299; 83520
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3005926 | Ustekinumab Quantitation, Serum | 87408-1 |
3005927 | Ustekinumab Antibodies, Serum | 87409-9 |
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Aliases
- Stelara
Ustekinumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum
Mayo Clinic Laboratories